Wharton cops: Burglars hit nine vehicles, possibly in one morning

WHARTON — Police say they investigated nine burglaries from motor vehicles in just two days.

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The police calls came on Sunday and Monday, and the thefts are believed to have happened the morning of June 8, police said. All the thefts were in the area of Baker Avenue, Eileen Court and East Central Avenue, police said.

The thief or thieves entered or attempted to enter a nine vehicles that were either parked in the roadway or in residents' driveways, police said. All vehicles were believed to be left unlocked, police said.

The value of the items and cash taken amounted to more than $600, police said.

Some residents later reported to hearing car alarms going off and others reported hearing voices in their yards, police said.

Wharton police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles at all times, and to remove valuables. Anyone hearing alarms or seeing suspicious activity can contact the Wharton Police Department at 973-366-0557.